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Phil C.
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Chicago, IL
Starting at $115
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- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Music Composition and Performance from Columbia College Chicago
- Best Actor In A Dramatic Role Nomination from Chicago Actors Studio
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Margo L.
38 Reviews
Chicago, IL
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- Speaks English, Spanish
- SoulSearch WInner from Bombay Sapphire/ Soul 106.3
- Classical Voice and Piano from VanderCook College of Music
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Sean H.
12 Reviews
Chicago, IL
Starting at $40
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- Outstanding Performance from Notre Dame Jazz Festival
- Teaches students 12 and up
- BM Jazz Studies/Saxophone Performance from Western Michigan University
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Michele V.
1 Reviews
Chicago, IL
Starting at $30
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- Teaching since 2020
- Bass/Nature Camp from Victor Wooten Center for Music and Nature
- Teaches students 15 to 80
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Marissa V.
25 Reviews
Midlothian, IL
Starting at $43
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- Talent Award & Scholarship from Vandercook College of Music
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Bachelor of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music
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Ayme F.
17 Reviews
Chicago, IL
Starting at $25
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- Speaks Japanese, Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts from Long Island University
- Teaching since 2006
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"Barbara is very musical, very talented and very attuned to my needs. She is not only a singing teacher or a pianist, she is all and more. Most importantly, she is a mentor.
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